This is the story of Chowder, a bulldog who is really more like a person than a dog—and an educated and particular sort of person at that, probably because his owners treat him more like the star of the family than the pet. But Chowder recognizes his undeveloped social skills with other dogs, and feels the loneliness that comes with being different. From his balcony telescope Chowder spies what he hopes will be his golden opportunity to socialize: a new petting zoo installed next to his favorite ranch-themed supermarket. But will the animals there be any more willing to befriend this very unusual dog? In airbrushed art with a 3-D look, Peter Brown gives us a truly irresistible canine hero for all ages.